Written questions

Stoma Appliances: Public Lavatories

Commons · Question 17619 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will establish provisions for people with stomas in public toilets within NHS establishments.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 16 Jul 2026

National Health Service organisations make decisions locally on the provision of toilets within their facilities, including provisions in toilets for people with stomas.National guidance is provided to the NHS on designing sanitary spaces in healthcare se...